Research Traineeship in Biology II
Research Traineeship in Biology II builds on the knowledge and experience that you gained during Research Traineeship in Biology I. The aim is that you should be confident in the methods you use so that you can describe then and explain method choices. You are also expected to be able to discuss probelms and challenges that you faces during the traineeship and how to solve them. Not least, you should be able to reflect on what you have learnt during the traineeship and identify your need of further knowledge. Important skills for your continued studies as well as future work.
Research traineeship in biology II is conducted in a research group at a biological department at Stockholm University. You choose if you want to do the traineeship in the same research group as for Research traineeship I or if you want to be in a different research group. Just as for the first course it is your interests and goals that steer the choice.
Teaching Format
Research traineeship is tought through supervision. During the course you will take part in the day to day work in the research group, this can include labwork, field work, data analysis, reading of iterature, seminars and group meeting. As part of the course you are also expected to document the planning, doing and reflection of your work in a logbook. Just as for Research Traineeship in Biology I.
Assessment
The research traineeship is examined based on your logbook, which for Research traineeship in biology II should be supplemented with an extended reflection where you show that you have achieved the learning outcomes described above.
Examiner
Olle Brick
E-mail: olle.brick@su.se
Meetings after booking by e-mail
Research traineeship 7,5 credits equates to 4.5 weeks of fulltime work. The course does not have set start and end dates, but you should apply for the course the period that best fits when you plan to do the traineeship. Which weeks you will work and what workhours you should keep is an agreement you make with your supervisor, these are then specified in the work plan which must be approved by the examiner.
Research Traineeship in Biology does not have any official literature. Depending on your traineeship you may be expected to read different forms of literature, if so, this is something that you will discuss with your supervisor.
Collated answers are for the full year (not only spring term)
How to apply
Before starting your internship placement, you must complete the following steps:
- If you are applying for the course as a stand-alone course student, you must apply via Universityadmission.se. Once the application period has closed, you will receive a link to a form where you must fill in your supervisor and work plan. The form will have a deadline of approximately one month, so you should start looking for a supervisor as soon as possible.
- If you are a BIG programme student, you do not need to apply for the course via Universityadmissions.se. Instead, you will find the application form on your programme page in Canvas. It is sufficient to complete the form there, including details of your supervisor and work plan. Programme students should submit the form approximately two months before they intend to begin their placement. You must have a supervisor, a timetable, and a work plan in place before applying.
- Plan to start your placement no earlier than two weeks after completing the course Research Internship in Biology I, to allow sufficient time for the course result to be reported in Ladok.
You may not begin your placement until you have registered for the course. This is important, as you are not covered by the University's insurance until your registration has been completed.
